Green Racket-tail

Birds > Parrots

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Green Racket-tailScientific Name: Prioniturus luconensisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: ParrotsSize: Body length: 11.0–11.5 in (28–29 cm) including elongated tail racketsWeight: 4.2–5.6 oz (120–160 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in native forest canopies;...

Marvelous Spatuletail

Birds > Trochilids & Apodiformes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Marvelous SpatuletailScientific Name: Loddigesia mirabilisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Trochilids & ApodiformesSize: Total length 10–15 cm (4–6 in), with male tail discs extending up to 12 cmWeight: 2.5–3.2 g (0.09–0.11 oz)Lifespan: 5–8...